The Great Book of Ancient Egypt: In the Realm of the Pharaohs

by Zahi Hawass

In this superbly illustrated volume, distinguished Egyptologist Zahi Hawass guides you through the architectural landscape of ancient Egypt.
 
From houses and palaces, to the temples of the gods, to the tombs, hundreds of photographs and a compelling text unveil the mysteries of ancient Egypt as unearthed through major excavations. As it leads you on a tour of important sites—the Pyramids at Giza, Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings— The Great Book of Ancient Egypt offers fresh insight into how people lived, prepared for death, and perceived their place within the universe. It recounts the history of the most famous kings and queens and shares details of people’s everyday lives. Zahi Hawass makes his story all the more compelling by including his own archaeological adventures, sharing details of his illustrious career and revealing his own sense of awe of the magic and mystery of the pharaohs.

Reissue of Realm of the Pharaohs

Genres: Egypt, History, Nonfiction

416 pages, Hardcover

First published October 19, 2006

Reviews

[Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s solid, I just feel there’s too much history in one book, so it’s hard to follow at times. The photos and idea was super cool though!! Did learn a lot!!

[Katka Olajcová · Rating 4 out of 5]

Veľmi prehľadná kniha, ktorá nám priblíži nielen významnejších egyptských bohov, ale povenuje sa aj (stručnejšie) dejinám starého Egypta a, samozrejme, aj rôznym druhom hrobiek a to nielen kráľovských, ale aj súkromných.

[Christine Van Heertum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Magnifique livre que l'on parcourt avec énormément de plaisir en découvrant les superbes photos!